“Dancing a World of Hope …”

Programme

“Moving Mysteries” Sacred Dance Guild’s Official Theme Song

Blessing the sacred space for Dancing A World of Hope… Music: Moving Mysteries,

by Emmalyn Moreno “Sister Moon” Dancers: Skyloom, Encore Dance Ensemble &

Studio Ballet of Hudson Students

“Simple Gifts” Traditional Shaker Song, by Elder Joseph Brackett

Music: Margot Shaw Dancers: Studio Ballet of Hudson

“Banned in Boston” In June of 2011, the President and the Dean of Boston College told Father Ed Vacek to leave his tenured position in the School of Theology and Ministry. He was not accused of any wrongdoing, just told to “Go Away!” Father Vacek, a Jesuit priest for 50 years, enjoyed success in the classroom. He was helpful companion and counselor to many over his 30 years at Boston College. Many friends, students and colleagues are outraged by Father Vacek’s banishment. “Banned in Boston” is our response to his unfair dismissal, his bravery to not always go “by the book”, his alienation from an ”old-boy network” and his hope for the future. Inspired by Father Vacek’s journey, we dance the pathways of radical prophet, compassionate healer, tireless peacemaker and believer in new beginnings.

Choreography: Elaine Herg Sisler & Skyloom Music: “Dance of the Buffoons”, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, “I Need You” Songs of Celebration, Emmalyn Moreno

“Comes a Light” This ensemble dance explores relationships based upon

compassion, trust and a desire to help one another – a vision for our world.

Music: Enya “Dreams Are More Precious” Choreography: Cathy Hazeltine Fallon & Christine Vozella

Dancers: Students of Studio Ballet of Hudson & Patricia Brosnihan Dance Center

“Feeling Good” A celebration of our joyful connection to nature, the

environment and one another expressed through sign language, gesture and dance.

Music: Feeling Good, Michael Bublé “Its Time” Choreography: Elaine Herg Sisler Dancers: Encore Dance Ensemble

“Peaceful Joy” This Tibetan ethnic dance from southwest China depicts beautiful ladies singing and dancing with their long sleeves.

Choreographer/Instructor: Na Zhou Dancers: Melody Chinese Dance Troupe

15 Minute Intermission…

“Joy” Joy urges us to find the joy in our lives. Sometimes it is so hard to do but it is always worth the effort. This dance is dedicated to the memory of Clé Douglas, a Boston-based dancer and choreographer who danced as if he could dance forever with wings on his feet. Music: Angelique Kidjo, Djin Djin, “Salala” Choreography: Ann Budner Dancers: Encore Dance Ensemble

Bajucol

Columbian Regional Music & Dance Director: Miguel Vargas

“Chaoxian Clapping Dance”

This dance from northeast China near neighboring Korea, displays the Chaoxian ladies’ graceful elegance as they clap and turn imitating the cranes spreading their wings or willows swaying in the wind. Dancers: Melody Chinese Dance Troupe

“Ourmia” Ourmia is a self- identified country of many ethnic backgrounds, with Armenians, Persians, and Turkmens ruling the region at different times throughout history. The dance is a celebration of rich and diverse cultures.

“Nare Nare” Nare, Nare is a festive, traditional dance celebrating the Armenians love and allegiance to their homeland and the strong roots they have put down in all places that they live. Artistic Director & Choreographer: Apo Ashjian Dancers: Sayat Nova Dance Company of Boston

“Croatian Music and Dance” Pajdashi

Music: Kolo Zita, Ej Pletenice, Sve Se Mori, Musica de Notte, Licko Kolo

Finale

“Go Now In Peace”

Led by Skyloom, All dancers take the stage.

Audience is invited to join us in song.

Go now in peace…

Go now in peace…

May the light of love surround you…

Everywhere, everywhere…

You may go…

Culture Fest 2012 Dancers

Bajucol Columbian Dance Group

Pajdashi Croatian Music and Dance Group

Sayat Nova Armenian Dance Company

Encore Dance Ensemble Ann Budner Paula Fiore Patricia Koenitzer Paula Rushboldt Elaine Sisler Anne Schwartz

Melody Chinese Dance Troupe Shu Chen Jane Cheng Yongging Jiang Virginia Payne Helen Wang Liwen Wang Lulu Wang Yvonne Wong Miranda Yang

Skyloom Shirley Blancke Sandra Cohen Ruth Lieberherr Elaine Sisler Sybille Volz Rehearsal Coach: Gloria Castano

Culture Fest 2012 Dancers

Studio Ballet of Hudson Students Eve Dolan Olivia Flannery Cosette Gault Katherine Lambert Fiona Somers Claudia Castro Mary Hodge Allison Mosher Gabby Mosher Kaley Somers Abigail Spitzer Olivia Willis Giselle Castro Taylor Joron Ashley Rosenthall Lia Yildiz Stephanie Yildiz Isabelle Zaia

Patricia Brosnihan Dance Center Students

Jacqueline Disch Katie Dam Sarah Greizer Leigh Hamlet Michelle Kenney Sarah McCrorey Shannon Moffat Stephanie Moffat Carolyn O’Leary Michelle Paul Margaret Vos

The Sacred Dance Guild proudly applauds and thanks the following performing

artists of SD-GO, Culture Fest Concert 2012

Bajucol Director: Miguel Vargas

www.bajucol.org

Encore Dance Ensemble www.encoredanceensemble.com

Melody Chinese Dance Troupe Liwen Wang: (603) 438-3090

Pajdashi

Croatian Singers and Dancers mariyoung@juno.com

Patricia Brosnihan Dance Center Students

www.pbdancecenter.com

Sayat Nova Director: Apo Ashjian www.sayatnova.com

Skyloom Sacred Dance Group

www.skyloom.org

Studio Ballet of Hudson Students Director: Cathy Hazeltine Fallon www.studioballetofhudson.com

May this day give all dancing

enthusiasts

a beautiful “embroidery” of

hopeful and peaceful steps!

New England Friends of

Croatia (NEFC)

is a non-profit

organization sharing

Croatian culture in New

England.

www.friendsofcroatia.org

NEFC was formed in March 1992 to organize and coordinate

charitable, educational and humanitarian activities relating

to people in Croatia and in US. We support a variety of

organizations and programs:

Croatian School of Boston, teaches (adults and

children) and perpetuates the Croatian language,

culture and tradition respecting the multicultural

structure of both Croatian and American societies,

www.croatianschoolofboston.org

Music Program, including classic and folk concerts,

dances and sing-alongs with Pajdaši, a tamburitza

band of American and native-born singers and

instrumentalists performing Croatian folk and popular

songs, www.pajdasi.com

Seasonal cultural, social, sports, and religious events

Shirley and Tim Blancke

are happy to welcome and support

the dancers of

Culture Fest 2012

A Multi-Cultural Dance Concert

to benefit dancing children in

Armenia and Croatia

Skyloom extends a warm welcome to

all the dancers of

Culture Fest 2012!

Skyloom Sacred Dance Group

1912 Massachusetts Avenue

Lexington, MA 02421

www.skyloom.org

SDG …

GO for a more peaceful planet!

Ellen Roberts Young

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